A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7485258 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 65982448 epoch_slot_no: 145648 block_no: 7485081 slot_leader_id: 4639464 size: 88775 time: 2022-07-11 14:12:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b5efc9f970601359cad4f17dd1844670087e6a197db92bc2cb45cd8715676cbBlock Operator
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